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Archbishop Dr. Felix Machado
Archbishop Dr. Felix Machado

Chairman

Profile

Archbishop Dr. Felix Machado, born in Vasai on 6th June 1948, completed schooling in Vasai.

  • In 1971 he worked for refugees from Bangladesh. He then worked for the upliftment of tribals in Talasari in 1972.
  • He has obtained special Diploma in Marathi Pradnya, Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Pune, (1968). He acquired the Licentiate in Indian and Western Philosophy: St. Pius X college, Goregaon, Mumbai (1973), Christian Theology: Catholic Faculty of Theology, Lyon, France (1976); Diploma Third World Theology: Maryknoll School of Theology, New York, USA (1979); Master of Arts in Christian Theology: Maryknoll School of Theology, New York, USA, (1980): Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York, USA 1984.
  • He was a professor at Hofstra University, Hempstead, Long Island, USA, (1980-84); St. Pius X College, Goregaon, Mumbai, (1985-1993); and K.J. Somaiya Bhartiya Sanskriti Peetham, Mumbai (1991). His doctoral dissertation on Gynaneshvari is preserved at the University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Contributed numerous Articles in various Indian and Foreign Journals of Philosophy and Theology in various languages such as Marathi, English, French and Italian . He was also the editor of ‘Pro Dialogue’ a Vatican Publication. Archbishop Dr. Felix Machado is a polyglot. He knows eleven foreign languages with Marathi being his mother tongue.
  • He was an undersecretary at the pontifical council for ‘Interreligious Dialog’ at the Vatican City. In that capacity he has personally accompanied H.H. Dalai Lama to St. John Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
  • Archbishop Dr. Machado has participated in International seminars and conferences in different countries of the world and delivered key-note addresses, major talks, conferences, etc. The path to liberation and ‘journeying together’ are two of his books in English. It’s also published in Italian and French by Vatican Press. And other publication ‘Magayanche Maherghar’ is published in Marathi.
  • He was appointed as the Arch Bishop- Bishop of Nasik on 8thMarch 2008 by the Vatican.
  • On 19thDecember 2009 was appointed by the Vatican as the Arch Bishop- Bishop of Vasai
  • He is the Chairperson for Ecumenism and Inter-Religious dialogue of Western Region Council (WRC), Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the Conference of Catholic Bishops’ in India (CCBI) and Federation of Asian Bishop’s conferences (FABC).

He has been elected as the president of western region bishops’ council on 12thDecember 2014.

Message

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to Saint Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts and Commerce, Vasai.

The college was started way back in 1984 by ‘Our Lady of Grace Trust’ with just one batch of FYBA and FYBCOM. This institution of higher learning was established with the purpose of providing opportunities of higher education to all irrespective of gender, region, religion, caste etc.

The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and runs various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Over the years the college has grown both in quantitative and quantitative manners and caters to the educational requirements of 3900 + students today.

We have tried to continuously upgrade the learning environment offered for our students and sincerely achieve new milestones in the fields of teaching, learning and research. The motto of the college is “Let Thy Light Shine”. With our staff, both teaching and non-teaching we strive for the true enlightenment of every learner studying on our campus. We wish all the very best for your academic journey in St. Gonsalo Garcia College.

Best Wishes !!!!

Rev. Fr. John Fargose
Rev. Fr. John Fargose

Manager

Message

Dear students,

Indeed it is a pleasure for me to interact with all of you on this platform of the college website. At the outset, I thank you all for being part of this esteemed institute of learning. In today's context when learning has become open, dynamic and limitless, one needs to learn all the means to acquire knowledge coming to us from all the corners. I suppose these are the glorious years of your life. Your mind should be open to gain not just knowledge and information but the true wisdom which can lead you towards true happiness in your life.

Dear learners, at St Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts and Commerce we the management, teaching and non- teaching staff strive hard to provide to you all the possible amenities and necessary infrastructure so that your learning experience becomes unique and memorable and can serve as founing pillar of your personality development. Let us join our hands and get united for this noble cause of spreading knowledge, information and wisdom making you successful in years to come.

With regards and best wishes.

rajesh-lopez
Fr. Rajesh Lopez

Administrator

Message

Dear students, these are the days of unending challenges coupled with infinite opportunities. It gives me immense pleasure to know that you are learning at St. Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts and Commerce, Vasai.

The college is Christian minority institute of higher learning which was started in 1984 by ‘Our Lady of Grace Trust’. It has been our constant endeavour to provide the best possible educational infrastructure to the learners. Well equipped computer labs, Good and specious library, huge ground for outdoor sports and well equipped Gymkhana are a few things to mention.

The college aims at the holistic development of students with values of national integrity and responsible citizenry. Let us come together to make things further beautiful in terms of new and innovative streams in academics. Wishing you all the very best.

 


 

                                  Management Committee Meeting Minutes: (Datewise)

 

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
23.05.2018 31.8.2018  10.06.2019  4.12.2020  15.6.2021
   7.12.2018  05.09.2019  15.03.2021  1.9.2021
   6.3.2019  18.11.2019    3.12.2021
     4.2.2020    28.2.2022
     14.5.2020